In the 'Supplements And Medications' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about ecstacy use:
 |
 |
 |
|
Have you used ecstacy?
|
Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
| 1. |
"Never / don't know" |
|
|
| 2. |
"Minor episode(s) in the past only" |
Past ecstacy use |
A risk factor |
| 3. |
"Significant episode(s) in the past only" |
Past ecstacy use |
A risk factor |
| 4. |
"Moderate current use" |
Ecstacy use |
A risk factor |
| 5. |
"Heavy current use" |
Ecstacy use |
A risk factor |
|
|
 |
|
 |
Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Dopamine
A neurohormone; precursor to norepinephrine which acts as a stimulant to the nervous system. Carries signals between neurons and controls feelings of satisfaction, arousal, reward and mood.
Parkinson's Disease (Parkinson's)
A chronic, slowly-progressing disease of the nervous system characterized clinically by the combination of tremor, rigidity, extreme slowness of movement, and stooped posture. It is characterized pathologically by loss of dopamine in the substantia nigra.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD)
An anxiety disorder in which symptoms develop following a psychologically distressing event that is outside the normal range of human experiences (e.g. military combat, sexual assault, natural disasters, severe auto accidents). The essential features of PTSD include increased arousal, re-experiencing of a traumatic event, and avoidance of stimuli associated with the traumatic event. The symptoms include continued flashbacks, nightmares, and intense distress when exposed to an object or situation that is related to the traumatic event.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
|
 |
|
|
